The Australian Medical Students’ Orchestra (AMSO) is a student-led orchestra formed in early 2016 by medical students from Monash University and the University of Melbourne. AMSO brings 90 medical students from across Australia to Melbourne for three days of intensive rehearsals, culminating in an inaugural concert on July 31, 2016. This concert raises funds for two outstanding charities: the Afghanistan National Institute of Music and Very Special Kids, Victoria’s only children’s hospice. We not only share a love of music, but are also passionate about using our music to help others.